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One lesson they like. Children go to school in their holidays to drink milk
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One lesson they like. Children go to school in their holidays to drink milk
One lesson they like.
Children go to school in their holidays to drink milk.
Though the schools are closed for the holidays, schoolchildren at Carshalton, Surrey, still receive their daily milk. A scheme has been put into operation for supplying milk to the children during the holiday periods.
Six hundred children are attending three schools in the district for half an hour in the morning to drink their milk there.
The milk is paid for by a half penny contribution from the child and a half penny from a grant. Women Volunteers issue the milk.
Photo shows, Carshalton Schoolchildren drinking their holiday ration of milk.
18 April 1936
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This print captures a heartwarming scene from Carshalton, Surrey in 1936. Despite the schools being closed for holidays, eager schoolchildren still gather to receive their daily milk. A remarkable scheme has been implemented to ensure that these young learners do not miss out on this essential nourishment during their break. In this image, we see six hundred children attending three schools in the district, eagerly sipping on their holiday ration of milk. The milk is made available through a unique arrangement where each child contributes half a penny towards its cost, supplemented by a grant. Dedicated women volunteers take charge of distributing the precious beverage to these enthusiastic students. The photograph offers us a glimpse into an era when education and nutrition were valued greatly even during vacation periods. It serves as a reminder of the dedication shown by both educators and communities alike in ensuring that every child receives proper sustenance for healthy growth and development. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that providing children with access to nutritious food was considered paramount even amidst challenging circumstances. This powerful image encapsulates the resilience and care exhibited towards young minds in Carshalton nearly a century ago – an enduring testament to the importance placed on nurturing future generations.
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